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JM 35 Sedan · 11-05-2017, 12:02 PM

As a kid back in the mid 50's to early 60's, I definitely did not have $300 to buy a rebuilt flathead engine, however, the junkyards around Baltimore, and within a 50 mile radius, had plenty of these old engines to pick from in the $50 - $75 range. Some were tired and worn, but many were scored in great condition.
We could blowup an engine and/or a transmission during the week and by the weekend cruising the drive-in's again with a good engine/transmisson.

11-05-2017, 12:02 PM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,876	Re: A Bit of Nostalgia As a kid back in the mid 50's to early 60's, I definitely did not have $300 to buy a rebuilt flathead engine, however, the junkyards around Baltimore, and within a 50 mile radius, had plenty of these old engines to pick from in the $50 - $75 range. Some were tired and worn, but many were scored in great condition. We could blowup an engine and/or a transmission during the week and by the weekend cruising the drive-in's again with a good engine/transmisson. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*